Fire Science Schools
In Providence, Rhode Island
There is only one fire science school in Providence for faculty to choose from. Below are statistics and other relevant data to help analyze the state of fire science and fire science education in Providence, which includes fire science training at the following levels:
- Associates degree in Fire Science
- Bachelors degree in Fire Science
Statistics
Professional Trends
Providence Vs. Rhode Island Fire Science Employment
| Providence | 480 |
| Rhode Island | 810 |
Of the 810 fire science professionals employed in Rhode Island, 480 work in Providence. Between 2006 and 2010, in Providence, there has been a 153% growth in the number of fire science professionals. As the employment for fire science professionals in Providence has increased, overall employment in Providence has also increased.
Providence Vs. Rhode Island Fire Science employment growth
| 280 | 940 | 860 | 400 | 810 |
| 190 | 1,170 | 1,070 | 530 | 480 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Grey: Rhode Island
- Dark Yellow: Providence
Fire Science VS. All professions salaries in Providence
| $54,778 | $57,180 | $60,365 | $61,355 | $62,130 |
| $39,780 | $41,330 | $42,720 | $43,600 | $44,970 |
| 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|
- Light Blue: Fire Science in Providence
- Dark Yellow: All Professions in Providence
Salaries for fire science professionals in Providence have increased. In 2010 Providence fire science professionals earned an average yearly salary of $62,130. The average salary for fire science professionals in Providence was $54,778 per year, four years earlier in 2006. The growth in the salary of fire science professionals in Providence is slower than the salary trend for all careers in the city.
Salary percentiles for Fire science professionals in Providence
10th percentile |
$44,810 |
25th percentile |
$50,535 |
50th percentile |
$59,035 |
75th percentile |
$72,638 |
90th percentile |
$84,858 |
Fire science professionals make a median salary of $59,035 per year in Providence. The 10% of fire science professionals in the lowest pay bracket earn less than $44,810 per year, while those in the highest pay bracket earn approximately $84,858 per year.
Average Salaries for Fire science professionals and related professions in Providence
Criminal Justice |
$51,415 |
Fire Science |
$62,130 |
Forestry |
$72,725 |
Construction Management |
$73,964 |
Public Administration |
$87,120 |
Providence fire science professionals have earnings that are lower than the salaries earned by others in related fields, on average.
Educational Trends
Fire Science schools in Providence
There is only one accredited fire science school in the city. Many of Providence's fire science professionals are graduates of this school.
Fire Science Programs Offered In Providence
associate |
1 |
bachelor |
1 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 2 |
Providence's fire science schools offer 2 fire science degree and certificate programs.
Student Completed Fire Science Degrees In Providence
associate |
3 |
bachelor |
4 |
master |
0 |
doctor |
0 |
Certificate |
0 |
| Total | 7 |
In 2010 approximately 7 students graduated from fire science courses.